Ms. Namita Nayyar:
You started snowboarding at a young age of 8 and became the youngest woman to win a Winter X Games gold medal with your slopestyle victory in 2007. You reached the pinnacle of success when you took home the gold medal in the Olympic debut of women’s snowboard slopestyle at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games. Tell us more about this spectacular journey and how it all began?
Ms. Jamie Anderson:
Oh my! This has been quite the journey to say the least… first off I have to express my gratitude for this passion I found at a young age and was able to manifest into my reality! Being a professional athlete was always a dream of mine, I looked up to athletes like Tara Dakides, Travis rice, & Torah bright.. I just wanted to have fun and follow my dreams! I am one of 8 kids, I have five beautiful sisters and two awesome Brothers! My parents raised us in Meyers, CA which is just outside of South Lake Tahoe.. Sierra at Tahoe was my second home and first sponsor. I would’ve not been where I am today without their love and support! And my parents being such free spirits! So thankful 🙏
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Introduce us to a day in the life of a Professional Snowboarder, preparing for the Olympics.
Ms. Jamie Anderson:
Well I’m currently laying in bed with my boyfriend Tyler, the first snow in whistler blanketed our home last night! Feels good to wake up to snow, I feel like a little kid with this happy I am! Next on this beautiful November Day is drinking lots of water, making some herbal tea, writing in my journal, yoga at 9, eat some good brunch after… then do an afternoon workout.,, this time of year is mellow, but I love it 🙂 home cooked food, walks in nature, spa time… it all feels so good!
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
What exercises comprise your fitness regime or workout routine that you may like to share?
Ms. Jamie Anderson:
I feel really connected with myself and my body when I’m practicing yoga! Breathing, balancing and strengthening is my favorite! I think it’s important to do strength training as well but I like to have a trainer guide me and make sure I do everything perfect.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Do you take some special diet or have a strict menu that you follow to remain healthy and physically fit?
Ms. Jamie Anderson:
I definitely try to eat whole food! Lots of fresh salad and veggies, I like to support the local and organic farmers, and thankfully most of the meat I eat is wild game as my boyfriend hunts … I’m very strict on the meat I support as our food industry is beyond scary now a days. Knowledge is power and we truly are what we eat! Don’t support Genetically modified food and commercial animal farming or any commercial farming. We have a choice to “vote” everyday with the dollars we spend… give your energy & money to the company’s that care ! That’s what I feel about food anyway…
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